Contra Costa County - Diablo Valley College - Library Technician

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Recruitment Type:         Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location              Diablo Valley College

Posting Number              0001601

# of Openings   1

Range   48

Salary   $3,788.00 - $4,615.00 (see special instructions for step placement)

Position Status                 Permanent

Overtime Status              Non-Exempt (eligible)

Position               Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration:     N/A

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week              40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours            

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Shift Differential %        N/A

# of Months       12

Non-work Periods:        N/A

EEO Job Category            Clerical/Secretarial

Employee Group             Classified

Department       D1080-Library

Position Title    Library Technician

Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $3,788.00 per month, second step $3,980.00 per month or third step at $4,181.00 per month (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $4,615.00 per month is reached on the salary schedule.

Contra Costa Community College District is returning to some in-person activities, in a gradual, responsive process that is following all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19. Applicants are advised that the Contra Costa Community College District has mandated that District employees will need to be vaccinated, test regularly, or obtain a waiver for religious or medical reasons.  For those employees who receive a waiver they will be required to wear a mask and test regularly.   If this employment condition is unacceptable to an applicant, they should not apply for consideration.

Our Vision for Social Justice     

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Position Definition        

To perform a wide variety of technical and specialized library clerical duties in a college library.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Library Assistant – This classification will perform general library clerical duties and receives technical supervision and direction from those in the higher classes.

Library Technician-This classification performs technical duties typically involved in library functions.

Library Technician, Senior – This classification performs more complex duties involved in overseeing a functional area of a library while providing technical supervision and direction to library staff and students.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions            

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists students and faculty at circulation desk; charges, discharges and files library materials.

Processes reserve book and inter-library loan requests from students and faculty; locates material; provides information regarding available library materials; answers routine questions.

Maintains overdue and debt file for non-students; collects and records fines for overdue materials; issues receipts for lost library materials and debt payments.

Compiles statistical data; generates computer reports for librarians’ use; files statistical data; compiles end-of semester and end-of-year statistical reports.

Prepares book orders, requisitions, continuing contract orders and library suborders.

Assists in monitoring student budget; maintains accurate records.

Orders, receives and processes library materials.

Maintains and troubleshoots library photocopiers, printers, scanners and other equipment; assists students in proper usage of the machine; arranges for repairs.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience              

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Two (2) years of library experience in a technical or paraprofessional capacity, preferably in an academic library.

EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, with major emphasis in library technology preferred but not required, or the equivalent.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

Knowledge of:

Basic library science terminology, systems and technology.

Standard library practices and techniques.

Library technical processes and software relating to acquisition and classification of library materials.

Methods and practices of financial record keeping.

Operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the library industry.

Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Minimum Qualification-Skill To              

N/A

Minimum Qualification-Ability To         

Skill/Ability to:

Perform responsible and complex clerical work with accuracy.

Analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision.

Apply basic computer skills to assigned tasks.

Problem-solve and act quickly under difficult situations.

Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.

Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Ability to keyboard with accuracy.

Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner.

Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio- economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications             

Experience with a Library Services Platform system software (e.g., Alma, Sierra, Worldshare, etc.).

Experience and willingness to participate in Library marketing and outreach efforts.

    Demonstrated ability to respond to changing needs and priorities with initiative, creativity, and flexibility.

    Experience working independently and overseeing student workers while maintaining a safe and productive environment.

    DVC is dedicated to promoting an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio- economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff.

Job Open Date: 01/12/2022

Job Close Date:                 02/14/2022